Yoga:You may wonder how yoga improves core strength, well it does. Yoga not only builds core strength but also improves muscle flexibility. ‘A good mix of yoga and heavy weights will help strengthen your muscles, as well as add flexibility’. Follow the breathing exercises to clear the lung and exercise the stomach muscles; try out different yoga postures like sarvangasana (shoulder stand), virbhadrasana (warrior pose), or the dhanurasana (bow pose), these will test your core strength. You can also try out yoga stretches to avoid injuries and improve your performance in weight training.

Pilates:Pilates is a popular option with women and why not. ‘Pilates is a body conditioning routine that seeks to build flexibility, strength, endurance, and coordination without adding muscle bulk.’ And Miley Cyrus is the biggest Hollywood star to follow this fitness routine. The best part about Pilates is that it improves your ability to function on a daily basis.

Cardio:Watching a cricket match makes your heart beat faster, but it\'s not really exercise, is it? Cardio too makes your heart beat rapidly but the causes are jogging, running, brisk walking and cycling - all healthy persuits for a healthier core and body. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), “Cardiovascular exercise involves the steady and repetitive movement of a person\'s arms and legs”. Aerobic exercises and increased heart rate is a perfect formula for building core strength.

Kickboxing:Besides being a core exercise, kick boxing is a great cardio exercise too. But it is far better than cardio exercises like running and jogging. Why? Because it utilizes the core muscles to knock a punch. You practically exercise your hip, legs, arms and the back for the desired effect.

Weight training:Weight training may seem a daunting exercise that is not meant for you, but it is a very important exercise form for men and women. Weight training, when done carefully builds the core muscles, as it works deliberately and clinically on the lower back, abdomen, lower body and upper body. It increases metabolism to a healthy rate with muscle production and gives us the necessary body tension to encourage bone density and strength. Weight training is considered one of the best exercise forms for great core balance and stability as it strengthens the core through muscle development.

ViPR:Vitality, Performance and Reconditioning are the essence of ViPR. It involves a cylindrical device, which is great if you are looking for home gym equipment. ‘The basic exercise moves in this workout involve throwing, flipping, tossing, rolling, dragging and stepping upon the ViPR’. There are several exercises for different muscle groups improving flexibility and strength. Choose exercises that flex your core muscles.

Zumba:Madonna and Jennifer Lopez have the figure to die for, but the real complement goes to zumba. It is a South American dance routine that has picked up in India and is doesn’t matter if you’re a Disco Dancer, or not. Zumba exercises your hips, abs and improves your flexibility - all perfect recipe ingredients for core exercise.

We saved the best for last. Dancing in any form, whether club, ballroom or throwing your hands in the air, is always fun. But for core exercises try out dances that utilize your core muscles. These are dances like the salsa, hip hop, and belly dancing, to name a few. However, remember that for maximum benefit a dance workout must challenge you. Focus on keeping your core engaged, taut and strong when performing the different dance movements.

Yoga:You may wonder how yoga improves core strength, well it does. Yoga not only builds core strength but also improves muscle flexibility. ‘A good mix of yoga and heavy weights will help strengthen your muscles, as well as add flexibility’. Follow the breathing exercises to clear the lung and exercise the stomach muscles; try out different yoga postures like sarvangasana (shoulder stand), virbhadrasana (warrior pose), or the dhanurasana (bow pose), these will test your core strength. You can also try out yoga stretches to avoid injuries and improve your performance in weight training.